Overview

This foundational administration course covers the major aspects of installing, configuring and managing a highly available Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x environment. Gain an understanding of the solution architecture and communications, and the factors that contribute to a successful deployment. This five-day course will teach you how to deploy and deliver apps and desktops; install and configure StoreFront and Citrix Workspace App, set up profile management, and configure policies, printing and basic security features.

You’ll also learn how to monitor and troubleshoot the environment with Citrix Director. This training will help you prepare for the Citrix Certified Associate in Virtualization (CCA-V) exam.

Audience Profile

This course requires little to no previous experience with the 7.x version of the platform; however, Citrix recommends completing the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Knowledge:

This course requires little to no previous experience with the 7.x version of the platform; however, Citrix recommends completing the free Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Introduction bundle at elearning.citrix.com

At Course Completion

What you’ll learn:

Gain foundational knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x required to be successful with the platform

How to install, configure, and manage a highly available Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x site

How to deploy and deliver apps and desktops to end users using Machine Creation Services (MCS) on Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016

How to manage the end-user experience through policies and settings including profiles and printing

Course Outline

Course Outline

Module 1: Architecture Overview

Architecture

FlexCast models (use cases)

Connection flow process

Hosting platform considerations

Layered approach methodology

Module 2: Initial Requirements and Lab

Citrix consulting methodology

Supporting infrastructure requirements

Supporting infrastructure licensing considerations

Lab environment

Module 3:Installing and Configuring a Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.1x Site